Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg, Infusion
03.2018 - Current
Duties included focused assessments, port accessing, IV placement, triage, dose calculation, administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, iron products, hydration, vitamins, and electrolytes.
Navigation of peri-oncology issues for patients, FMLA, and medication preparation
Proficient in using Onco-EMR by Flat Iron, EPIC, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for hematology and oncology patients.
Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Registered Nurse
Oncology/Hospice, Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2018
Almost a year of experience on a 31-bed unit with common workload of six patients for twelve-hour shifts
Duties included, physical assessments, medication administration, documenting in the electronic medical record (Epic), drawing labs, starting IV’s, drawing blood, accessing and de-accessing ports, management of urinary catheters, chest tubes, and feeding tubes
Reporting findings to the care team to receive orders, and assistance with ADL’s and IADL’s.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Oncology Certified Registered Nurse at Oncology & Hematology Associates of Saginaw ValleyOncology Certified Registered Nurse at Oncology & Hematology Associates of Saginaw Valley